Last week, a storm swept across Northwest Illinois, bringing 80 mph winds and causing widespread property damage. Due to the storm, many people lost power for multiple days. Several Utilities…

The 19th amendment of the U.S. Constitution, guaranteeing all American women the right to vote, was passed by Congress June 4, 1919 and ratified on August 18, 1920. Learn more about the race…

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) today announced applications are now being accepted for grants through the Snowmobile Trail Establishment Fund (STEF) grant program. The deadline to apply is…

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) announced changes to dove hunting procedures at state sites due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The changes will provide greater protection to both…

Deer Firearm and Muzzleloader Hunting Information Learn more at​ https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/hunting/Pages/DeerFirearmMuzzleloader.aspx 2020 SEASON DATES First Firearm Deer Season:  November 20, 21 & 22, 2020 Second Firearm Deer Season:  December 3, 4,…

The Governor announced new guidance restricting youth and adult recreational organized sports in Illinois. That includes school-based sports such as those governed by the IHSA and IES, travel clubs, private leagues, recreational…

State Representative Tony McCombie is joining event hosts, Representative Dan Swanson and the Illinois Farm Bureau, to promote a FREE webinar titled Stronger Together: Resilience on the Farm and Beyond…

Wednesday, June 24 Friday, June 26

State Representative Tony McCombie partnered with the Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce and the City of Rock Falls to host a FREE community ‘drive through paper shredding event’ on Wednesday,…